East End Market announces summer lineup of classes, workshops and events

Heather McPherson, Food Editor

East End Market announces summer lineup of interactive classes, educational workshops and events. With options ranging from test kitchen dinners to gardening classes, the schedule includes activities for children and adults.

2014 Summer Schedule

SUMMER IN THE CITY – FARM DAY Tuesday July 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m.: We’re getting a head start on our fall gardens. Join us for a seed planting, so you have some good-sized seedlings to transplant come September. In addition to taking home your ownplantings, we will have East End Market Director’s hen, “Chicky,” for your little one to meet and greet.

HANDLING THE HARVEST Saturday, July 19 9-11 a.m.: Farmer John gives you the tips, tricks and best practices for harvesting your bumper crop and getting it to market looking and tasting its best.

PIE PRINCIPLES Sunday, July 20 1-3 p.m.: Learn how to make the perfect pie crust, tart, and lattice top and hand pie.

OUT THERE FARE: MARKET BIBIMBAP Saturday, July 26 noon-2 p.m.: Korea’s national dish is colorful, fresh and infinitely varied. Join us as we build a bowl of goodness around the season’s abundance.

SUMMER IN THE CITY – KIDS YOGA + INFUSED DRINKS Tuesday July 29 9:30-10:30 a.m.: We’re partnering up with our neighbors at Warrior One Power Yoga for a fun and healthy morning of yoga and refreshments.

SUSHI SKILLS Saturday, August 9 Noon-2 p.m.: Roll your own sushi! Learn how to make Makimono, Nigiri, and Sashimi! Kappo’s Chefs, Mark and Lo, teach the classic techniques from rice to fish, and everything in between.

BRANDING & MARKETING A FARM Saturday, August 16 9-11 a.m.: You won’t want to go to market without first learning the myriad ways to brand and market your farm

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT Friday, August 22 6-9 p.m.: You get an evening out and your Little Chef will spend the evening with Chef Emily and Chef Jes creating and eating!

MANNERS AT THE MARKET Sunday, August 31 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Over lunch, learn how to be a gracious guest, navigate new situations, and practice politeness.

TO MARKET WE WILL GO Saturday, September 20 9-11 a.m.: This course will familiarize you with the many outlets we now have for selling produce, what kind of licensing and record keeping you’ll need to keep it legal and how to find your inner salesperson.

COUPLES COOKING CLASS Saturday, September 20 7-10 p.m.: A culinary date night designed to up your epicurean skills and your love of local food.

BRUNCH & LEARN: BISCUITS + GRAVY Sunday September 28 Noon-2 p.m.: A classic Southern brunch! Fresh hot coffee, “barmosas” (bourbon and oj), biscuits, gravy and all the fixins. Take away a favorite biscuit recipe and a tip or two for your eggs.